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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?
(a) How many there are
(b) How old they are
(c) American clothing and movies
(d) How disrespectful they are

2. Who is the quiet Australian that is the third guide in Rob Hall's group that is climbing to the summit?
(a) David Brashears
(b) Matthew Good
(c) Mike Groom
(d) Jeremy Stillwater

3. What are the jobs Krakauer takes up in order to finance his climbing hobby?
(a) Carpentry and writing
(b) Fishing and carpentry
(c) Fishing and sailing
(d) Surveying and geocaching

4. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?
(a) Snow
(b) Rain
(c) Ice
(d) Trees

5. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?
(a) Nepal
(b) Katmandu
(c) Lukla
(d) Tukha

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?

2. How many people in Hall's group (besides Hall) have ever climbed above 8,000 feet?

3. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?

4. How many continents' highest points did Rob Hall climb in a period of seven months once?

5. Who carries most of the gear for the climbers as they continue their hike up the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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